Special Education Tutor - AAC & Foundational Skills Support

Tutor Me LA LLC; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Pay Incentives

Voluntary retirement program

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

An educational tutoring service is seeking a passionate Special Education Tutor for personalized in-home tutoring in Temecula, CA. The ideal candidate has experience with Autism and intellectual disabilities, providing tailored support for students. Responsibilities include employing behavior management strategies and delivering customized instruction based on each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The company offers performance-based incentives and a flexible schedule to align with the needs of both tutors and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with a range of disabilities.
• Comfortable utilizing AAC devices for communication.
• Skilled in maintaining structure while being adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored instruction aligned with students’ IEPs.
• Support social-emotional development through structured routines.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instruction as needed.

Skills

Experience supporting students with Autism

Early literacy

Behavior management

Comfortable working with nonverbal learners

Flexible and adaptable teaching

Education

Credentialed special education teacher

Job description

Special Education Tutor - AAC & Foundational Skills Support

At Tutor Me Education, we are revolutionizing the way students learn, and we’re seeking passionate teachers and tutors with special education experience to provide 1:1 in-home tutoring in Temecula, CA! If you’re committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs and helping them achieve academic success, we want to hear from you!

About the Role: As a Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you’ll provide personalized, one‑on‑one tutoring to students with special needs in their homes. You will be responsible for helping students with daily activities, offering moral support, and delivering tailored instruction based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Details:

• In‑Person Tutoring in Temecula, CA
• Schedule: 20 hours, 1–2 days a week for 1 hour to 1.25 hours per session
• Pay range: $25–$35 per hour

Ideal Candidate:

• Credentialed special education teacher with experience supporting students with Autism and intellectual disabilities
• Comfortable working with nonverbal learners and students functioning at a preschool‑kindergarten academic level
• Experienced in early literacy, numeracy, foundational math, reading, writing, and social‑emotional development
• Familiar with AAC devices and able to support expressive and receptive communication using total communication strategies
• Skilled in behavior management, sensory supports, and de‑escalation strategies for moderate behavioral needs
• Bubbly, engaging, calm, and patient, with the ability to maintain structure while remaining flexible
• Able to collaborate effectively with ABA therapists and related service providers during in‑person sessions

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction in early literacy, numeracy, math, reading, and writing aligned with PreK‑K developmental levels
• Support social‑emotional development through structured routines, modeling, and reinforcement strategies
• Incorporate AAC‑based communication, visual supports, and hands‑on learning activities to promote engagement and understanding
• Use sensory regulation tools and planned movement breaks to support focus and emotional regulation
• Implement consistent behavior‑support strategies in collaboration with the ABA therapist present during sessions
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment that integrates student interests such as music and technology
• Maintain clear routines while adapting pacing and instruction to the student's needs and responses
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction to support ongoing academic and communication growth

Benefits:

• Performance‑Based Pay Incentives
• Voluntary retirement program
• Referral program
• Flexible schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tutor Me Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.